Accounts Payable Accountant (German Speaking)

Who we are and what do we do?

We are PHOENIX Business Services, an international team of 160 colleagues operating as a Shared Services Center based in Vilnius. We are people who are passionate about doing things better. Improving. Learning. Developing. Our goal is to support our greatest mission - we deliver the PHOENIX Group, the largest pharmaceutical and healthcare provider in Europe. Home | PHOENIX group

The heart of the role

As an Accounts Payable Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant invoice and payment processing within the PHOENIX Group. You'll work closely with both local and international finance teams, contributing to efficient operations and continuous process improvements. Your primary responsibilities will be:

• Process invoices until payment is released.
• Vendor master data maintenance.
• Month-end closing activities.
• Investigate discrepancies between systems.
• Handle internal and external communication.
• Vendor account reconciliation
• Take over the tasks and document them.
• Contribute to continuously maintaining and updating Accounts Payable process activities and procedures and participate in projects.
• Supports team members in achieving performance and quality standards defined in relevant service-level agreements.
• Assist and drive the implementation of initiatives to improve the efficiency and/or effectiveness of Accounts Payable transaction processing.

What makes you beat

• Degree in Economics or Business Administration, preferably with a major in accounting.
• Experience in accounting.
• Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken.
• Experience in Accounts Payable processes in a complex and international business environment, preferably in a Shared Service Center environment.
• Knowledge of Finance and Accounting end-to-end processes.
• Good MS Excel skills.
• Good communication skills, positive attitude.
• Experience in knowledge transfer is an advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems is considered an advantage.

Our colleagues value the most:

In addition to the usual perks at SSCs, such as private health insurance, annual bonus, public transport compensation, referral bonus, pet-friendly office with entertainment area, team buildings, and social events, we offer:

• Hybrid work from the heart of Vilnius and your beloved home
• Language courses (German, English, and French)
• 4 trust days per year
• Gamified monetary rewards for automation projects
• Individualized competency development plan for your future career
• Compensation for your home office

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